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Weather & Climate in Desaguadero, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Desaguadero experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,566 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,566 ft (3,830 m) |
| Area | 74.0 sq mi (191.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.5661°N, 69.0420°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
487 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 117 km | 148 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 137 km | 106 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 77 km | 146 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 116 km | 255 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 137 km | 119 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 82 km | 241 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 135 km | 116 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 98 km | 176 km |
| May 24, 2022 | 42 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.5 | 131 km | 156 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 100 km | 140 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 100 km | 260 km |
| Jul 25, 2004 | 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.4 | 118 km | 156 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 71 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.3 | 120 km | 161 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 57 km | 153 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.3 | 104 km | 40 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 66 km | 189 km |
| Mar 4, 1998 | 60 km E of Estique, Peru | M5.3 | 116 km | 132 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 72 km | 220 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 141 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 151 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 177 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 178 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
Desaguadero has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 42°F in June to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.1").